5 Questions
Which blood pressure range is considered as stage 1 hypertension?
130-139 mmHg
What is the equation for calculating blood pressure?
BP = CO x SVR x HR
What are the determinants of cardiac output?
Volume of blood, amount of blood in chamber, and health of the heart
What is a determinant of systemic vascular resistance (SVR)?
Tone of underlying smooth muscle
What is the difference between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system?
Sympathetic is fight or flight response, while parasympathetic is rest and digest response
Test your knowledge of hypertension and blood pressure with this quiz. Learn about the different stages of hypertension and how to define elevated blood pressure. Discover the equation for calculating blood pressure and understand the meaning of systolic blood pressure. Challenge yourself with this informative quiz!
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